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DAILY DEVOTIONAL
April 14
Source of inspiration for believers
"For the joy set before Him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God" - Hebrews 12:1-2
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"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before Him He endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." - Hebrews 12:1-2.
As believers, we are called to live a life that is marked by faith in Jesus Christ. We are called to run a race that is marked out for us by God, and to do so with perseverance and endurance. But how can we do this in a world that is full of distractions and temptations?
The author of Hebrews reminds us that we are not alone in this race. We are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses who have gone before us and who have lived lives of faithfulness to God. These witnesses serve as a source of inspiration for us, reminding us that we too can persevere in our faith.
At the center of our faith is Jesus Christ, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. He endured the cross, scorning its shame, because of the joy set before Him. He knew that His sacrifice would make a way for us to have eternal life with God, and He was willing to endure anything to make that a reality.
As we fix our eyes on Jesus, we are inspired to live lives of faithfulness and devotion to God. We are reminded that we are not alone in this race, and that we can draw strength and encouragement from those who have gone before us. And we are reminded that the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross is the ultimate source of inspiration and hope for believers.
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus today, and be inspired to live lives of faithfulness, perseverance, and endurance in the race that is set before us.
Pray with us
Dear God, thank You for the great cloud of witnesses who have gone before us and who serve as a source of inspiration for us. Thank You for the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, which is the ultimate source of hope and inspiration for believers. Help us to fix our eyes on Jesus today, and to run the race set before us with perseverance and endurance. May we live lives that are marked by faithfulness and devotion to You. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.